Midlothian

geographical name

variants formerly Edinburgh or Edinburghshire
administrative area of southeastern Scotland area 137 square miles (356 square kilometers), population 83,187

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“Midlothian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Midlothian. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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